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Mouse motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the 11th or 12th century. The monument consists of a raised mound, or motte, accompanied by an associated bailey, representing a typical earthwork castle form of the Norman period. Such fortifications were constructed rapidly and economically using earth and timber, serving as symbols of Norman authority and control over the surrounding landscape during the post-Conquest period. The site remains substantially preserved as an archaeological monument, retaining the characteristic topographical features of motte and bailey design despite the passage of centuries.
Mouse motte and bailey castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019488. View the official record →
Mouse motte and bailey is a Norman fortification located in Herefordshire, England, dating to the 11th or 12th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019488.
Mouse motte and bailey castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019488.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Wyrlod Long Barrow (3.5 km), Twyn-y-Beddau Round Barrow (3.9 km), The Scottish Pedlar Wayside Cross (4.3 km).
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